Device for localized cooling of an organ
US11464670B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 12, 2017 |
| Grant date | Oct 11, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 14, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01S3/1653
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The invention relates to a device for cooling an organ locally, that includes an elongate stem including a far end intended to make contact with an organ to be cooled and comprising including a cooling element having a cold finger, a crystal that has a capacity to cool via excitation at a set excitation wavelength, said crystal being positioned adjacent to said cooling element, an optical guide that is able to convey a light signal at said excitation wavelength and that opens onto said crystal, and an illuminating system including at least one light source, which light source is arranged to emit said light signal.
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